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| - WARNING: If you plan to get fitted here, you better be comfortable standing around shirtless in 23948729 different bras. And you also better be comfortable with someone making sure your entire boob is in the bra.
Luckily I am totally fine with both those things (obviously, everyone who works here is a woman...do I need to mention that?) so let's move right along.
I've been on a quest to find my real bra size since the people at Victorias Secret always just do a hasty half-assed job of measuring you over your shirt. Or sweater. Or coat. SERIOUSLY?!
I found this place off yelp and I was really excited to see there was somewhere dedicated to getting women into the right bra size (most women are not!). I dropped by here on a whim to get measured and my fitter was friendly and efficient.
Here is how the whole gory process goes down:
1) She measures you with a tape.
2) She brings you two or three samples to try, so you can ascertain your size. This point is about the point your shirt comes off.
3) She tells you your size. Your shirt is still off.
4) Once she figures out your size, she will ask you what kind of bras you're looking for (daily? special occasion? purple?) and will pull your size. When asked, I just shrugged, so she pulled every single bra in my size. Luckily my size is not common and there weren't that many.
5) You try every single one on and she looks at every single one, adjusts your boobs, and gives you the verdict (this brand has smaller sizes so let's size up, this one doesn't sit as well, etc).
6) Once you've tried everything on, she will leave you with the ones that worked and peace out. Here is your time to try every single one on. Again. To figure out which one you want to buy. Take your time, as you will likely be dropping over $100 on one bra.
7) You get to put your shirt back on.
8) You pay. They give you samples of bra shampoo.
I will say this: even though it sounds awkward and weird, it was oddly enjoyable and not uncomfortable at all. They must train these women so that they know how to make you relax and they are as non-intrusive and respectful as possible. It really felt like she was my super-knowledgeable, efficient sister.
I'm docking the one star because the prices are a little ridiculous, but I like to think I was also paying for the service of being fitted, the whole reason I was there. I'm not sure I'll be returning to buy more, but I'm happy I finally was fitted properly.
A tip I learned from this place: we all know white underwear is visible under white clothing, so the obvious choice is nude. Surprisingly, some reds also disappear under white (if they have more of a blue undertone) so the next time you go to a lingerie place, wear a white shirt and try on some red bras. It's magical!
And if there were any guys reading this review, I'll make it worthwhile to you: most women are bigger on the left side, because that's the side with the heart; it gets more blood. Use this information as you will.
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